Beef broiled vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between beef broiled and french fries?
- Beef broiled is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and phosphorus, while french fries are higher in fiber.
- Beef broiled's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 110% higher.
- French fries have a higher glycemic index (70) than beef broiled (0).
We used Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil types in this comparison.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more IronIron | +221% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1162% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2288.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +82.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +45.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1958.3% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +351.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +79% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +123.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1291.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +269.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +833.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +233.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.93 g
Fats:
15.41 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.98 g
Other:
0.68 g
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +656% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +50.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +172.1% |
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Fats
~14.73g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.484 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1015.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.64µg | 0µg | 110% |
| Zinc | 6.31mg | 0.5mg | 53% |
| Protein | 25.93g | 3.43g | 45% |
| Selenium | 21.5µg | 0.9µg | 37% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.484g | 5.398g | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 0.81mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 5.895g | 2.336g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.378mg | 3.004mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.8g | 15% |
| Carbs | 0g | 41.44g | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.176mg | 0.039mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1.67mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.17mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.012mg | 0.247mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 198mg | 125mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 318mg | 579mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 11.2µg | 8% |
| Choline | 82.4mg | 36.8mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 210mg | 6% |
| Folate | 9µg | 30µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.7mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.124mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 35mg | 3% |
| Calories | 250kcal | 312kcal | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.668g | 5.969g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.658mg | 0.58mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 0.372mg | 1% |
| Fats | 15.41g | 14.73g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 37.64g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.572g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.094mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.72mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.822mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.45mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.54mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.478mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.725mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.604mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.044g | 0.407g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.012g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.559g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef broiled is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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